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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 858.42 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 858.42 and 328.71 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 858.42 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/858.42 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 858.42 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 282,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,171.24/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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